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CONMEBOL statement on Nunez brawl as Uruguayan football president speaks out

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CONMEBOL statement on Nunez brawl as Uruguayan football president speaks out

Uruguay’s Copa America semi-final defeat to Colombia was overshadowed by disgraceful scenes in the stands, with Darwin Nunez at the centre of a brawl between fans and players

Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy ban(2024 Robin Alam/ISI Photos)

Darwin Nunez could face a significant ban after being involved in a brawl in the stands following Uruguay’s defeat to Colombia at Copa America. South American football federation CONMEBOL have released statement condemning the actions and will launch a full scale investigation into what exactly happened.

Nunez‘s Uruguay met with Colombia in the semi-final, vying for a spot in Sunday’s final against Argentina. Colombia were the victors, however, clinching a 1-0 victory, thanks to a goal from Jefferson Lerma 40 minutes into the game.




The Colombians had to play half of the match with only 10 players after Daniel Munoz, Lerma’s teammate from Crystal Palace, was sent off after receiving two yellow cards. Despite having an extra player, Nunez and Uruguay couldn’t capitalise on the advantage, and Colombia managed to hold their ground in Charlotte, North Carolina, securing the win.

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However, things took a turn for the worse after the final whistle, when a brawl erupted in the stands – and Nunez was at the heart of it. The Liverpool forward led the Uruguayan squad into the crowd, much to the displeasure of the Colombian fans.

Nunez seemed to be struck by one of the fans, before he defended himself. Security quickly intervened and tried to defuse the situation, escorting Nunez and his teammates back to the changing room. The scenes were widely criticised by South America’s governing body, CONMEBOL, in the aftermath.

A statement from CONMEBOL disclosed: “CONMEBOL strongly condemns any act of violence that affects football. Our work is based on the conviction that football connects us and unites us, through its positive values. There is no place for intolerance and violence on and off the field. We invite everyone in the remaining days to pour all their passion into cheering on their teams and having an unforgettable party.”

Darwin Nunez was involved in a mass brawl following Uruguay’s defeat to Colombia(Getty Images)

AUF president Ignacio Alonso also addressed the incident, but defended his players who, he claims acted in the best interest of their families’ safety.

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